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J989 TFL

1992 BMW K75

Purple Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW K7552,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 TFL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,783 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 5,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,114 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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J989 TFL is a 1992 BMW K75 in Purple with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 52,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J989 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J989 TFL registered?

J989 TFL is a 1992 BMW K75, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J989 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 TFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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